Miami Litigation Associate — Trial & Defense (Hybrid)

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Trial & Defense Practice Group in Miami, FL. The role involves defending a broad range of complex civil litigation matters and requires close collaboration with seasoned litigators in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, Florida Bar in good standing, and at least 3 years of substantive litigation experience, including general and premises liability; exposure to product

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Florida, in good standing
• 3+ years of substantive litigation experience
• Experience handling general liability, premises liability, or complex tort matters
• Exposure to product liability defense preferred
• Demonstrated ability to conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs
• Comfortable participating in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
• Superior legal writing, analytical, and research skills
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a fast-moving environment

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare detailed analyses
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related filings
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
• Interview clients, eyewitnesses, and other relevant parties
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive reporting to clients regarding case status and strategy
• Engage in significant direct communication with clients and insurers
• Assist in all phases of case development, litigation strategy, and trial preparation
• Collaborate with partners and team members to advance case objectives with efficiency and precision

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Pleadings & motions

Depositions

Trial preparation

Legal writing

Time management

Client communication

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Trial & Defense Practice Group in Miami, FL. The role involves defending a broad range of complex civil litigation matters and requires close collaboration with seasoned litigators in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, Florida Bar in good standing, and at least 3 years of substantive litigation experience, including general and premises liability; exposure to product